TMC8 Cattrysse

Expanding the Notion of Literacy - The Roles of the Teacher-Librarian and School Library Learning Commons in Supporting the Transition of the New ENL1W Curriculum 

by Jaclyn Cattrysse

Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada sets the path for school library professionals with regards to Fostering Literacies to Empower Life-Long Learners. Jaclyn Cattryse has put this important standard into action by reviewing the implications and potential of the new Ontario Grade 9 English curriculum. Jaclyn explores ways she can support new curriculum and help lead her school in the transition.

Jaclyn Cattrysse is a long-time teacher with the TDSB and a current teacher-librarian serving the Kipling C.I. school community. She is a reflective, creative and deep-thinking educator who strives to optimize learning environments to foster curiosity, imagination, inquiry, empathy, courage and wellbeing. She is passionate about fostering inclusive spaces where all learners feel a sense of belonging and feel compelled to challenge their own biases. She firmly believes effective education is tied to strong one on one relationships where the library learning commons is a hub of school activity.  A dedicated spouse and mother, her loves after her family and friends, include books, brunch, bikes, baseball, cozy blankets and Jeopardy. 

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